Q Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it.
A With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible
and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit
from my analytical and interpersonal skills.
Q Give me a summary of your current job description.
A I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific,
I do systemanalysis, trouble shooting and provide software support.
Q Why did you leave your last job?
A Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks,
I will take it.
A I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job.
I feel there is no opportunityfor advancement.
Q How do you rate yourself as a professional
A With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
A With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students
very well.
Q What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization
A I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience
to this position.
Q What do you think you are worth to us
A I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
Q What make you think you would be a success in this position?
A My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me
for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
Q Are you a multi-tasked individual or Do you work well under stress or
pressure
A Yes, I think so.
A The trait is needed in my current (or previous) position and I know I
can handle it well.
Q What is your strongest trait(s)
A Helpfulness and caring.
A Adaptability and sense of humor.
A Cheerfulness and friendliness.
Q How would your friends or colleagues describe you
A (pause a few seconds) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and
responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
A They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.
Q What personality traits do you admire
A (I admire a person who is)honest, flexible and easy-going.
A (I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit.
Q What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel
A I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a
team will be the major goal of my leadership.
A I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy.
Q How do you normally handle criticism
A Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation could
become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
A When we cool off, we will discuss it later.
Q What do you find frustrating in a work situation
A Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.
A Minds that are not receptive to new ideas.
Q How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?
A I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in
order to get my points across.
Q How do you handle your failure
A None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chance
to correct my mistake.
Q What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.
A Doing my best job for your company.
A Finishing a project to the best of my ability.
Q If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to Why
A I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do something
to help others.
A I prefer to donate it to educational institutions.
Q What is most important in your life right now
A To get a job in my field is most important to me.
A To secure employment hopefully with your company.
Q What current issues concern you the most
A The general state of our economy and the impact of China' entry to WTO
on our industry.
Q How long would you like to stay with this company
A I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.
Q Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now
A As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use my
organizational and planning skills in the future.
A I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately.
A Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting.
It would be premature for me to predict this.
Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as a director